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Core i7-13700F
16 cores · 24 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
16
Threads
24
Boost
5.2 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming23
Productivity24
Single-core24
Multi-core67
Power efficiency20
Lab scores
Performance score23
Cores16
Threads24
Boost clock (GHz)5.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p51 fps
1440p40 fps
4K28 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-S
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 16
- Threads
- 24
- Integrated graphics
- None
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.1 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.2 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1280 KB
- L2 cache
- 32 MB
- L3 cache
- 30 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5-5600
- Max capacity
- 192 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 89.6 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $359
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the strong multi-core performance for the price. The common gripe is that it runs hot under load, requiring a good cooler to stay quiet.
Pros
- Games run buttery smooth here
- Great for heavy multitasking workloads
- Runs cool on a basic cooler
- No integrated graphics hassle to manage
Cons
- Locked CPU, no overclocking possible
- Requires a discrete graphics card
- Limited to DDR5 memory support
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-13700F
A solid workhorse CPU that runs cool and efficient, but lacks the overclocking headroom of its K-series sibling.
Get it if you need fast multi-core work and gaming on a locked board, and want solid efficiency. Skip it if you plan to overclock or need integrated graphics for troubleshooting without a GPU.
Buy it if…
- You need strong multi-core performance for video editing without paying for integrated graphics.
- You're building a mid-range gaming PC and want great frame rates at a reasonable price.
- You want a powerful work-from-home CPU that stays cool with a basic air cooler.
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